The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 262: Supplies Storm, AK47 Leads the Secret Camp Training Boom

Hearing Lei Tao's cry, Hu Hansi and others suddenly stopped and quickly pointed their guns in the direction of the sound. After seeing that it was Lei Tao, Hu Hansi excitedly shouted, "Brother Lei is back!" His voice was full of surprise, and they quickly gathered around.

Lei Tao didn't bother to greet people. He looked anxious and spoke very quickly to Huang Hu in the group: "Huang Hu, go back to the camp quickly and ask Captain Xu to bring people to move things. I brought back a batch of very important supplies, including advanced weapons and food." As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed in the direction of the cave where the supplies were hidden.

Huang Hu said, "Great, I'll go right away." He turned and rushed towards the secret camp.

Lei Tao led Hu Hansi and the others to the cave where the supplies were hidden. Once inside, they were stunned by the mountains of advanced munitions and food. Hu Hansi, with a look of amazement, stroked an assault rifle, and said excitedly, "Brother Lei, these are all treasures!"

Lei Tao smiled and nodded: "Yes, these will be of great help to our war of resistance. We must move them to the secret camp quickly, but we must be careful not to alert the Japanese army." Everyone quickly divided the work, some were responsible for sorting out the munitions, some were responsible for counting the food, and others were on guard at the entrance of the cave.

Soon, Huang Hu, Captain Xu, and a group of soldiers hurried over. Seeing the supplies in the cave, the soldiers cheered excitedly. Captain Xu stepped forward and shook Lei Tao's hand tightly: "Comrade Lei Tao, you are really a timely help! These supplies will greatly enhance our combat effectiveness!"

Lei Tao smiled modestly: "It's all thanks to everyone. Time is running out now, let's act quickly."

Everyone moved swiftly, moving supplies in an orderly manner. When moving ammunition, the soldiers were extremely careful, handling the weapons with care to ensure their safety. When moving food, everyone worked together, with some carrying rice, others potatoes, and still others herding pigs. To minimize noise, everyone held their breath and walked with extreme caution.

Despite the large number of people, the scene remained orderly. The soldiers on guard kept a constant eye on their surroundings, signaling with a gesture at the slightest sign of trouble. The group carefully moved supplies out of the cave, batch by batch, toward the secret camp.

During the transfer, a soldier accidentally stepped on a branch, causing it to snap. The sound of a "crack" was particularly piercing in the silent forest. Everyone stopped in their tracks, holding their breath and warily scanning their surroundings. Fortunately, no trace of the Japanese troops was detected, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief and continued on their way.

After much effort, all the supplies finally arrived at the secret camp. The soldiers cheered and excitedly surrounded Lei Tao, giving him a thumbs-up. Captain Xu looked at the mountain of supplies and said with emotion: "With these supplies, we will be more confident in fighting the Japanese!"

Lei Tao said, "Time is tight, so let's start the half-month modification training today. But before the training starts, let me tell you about the new equipment." Then he asked Hu Hansi and others to move out several boxes of AK47 and several boxes of bullets.

The soldiers' attention was instantly drawn, and they gathered around the boxes, their eyes filled with curiosity and excitement. Lei Tao opened one of the boxes, picked up an AK47, and held it high for everyone to see. "Comrades, this is the new weapon we'll be familiar with and use—the AK47 assault rifle." His voice was firm and powerful, echoing throughout the secret camp.

"This gun is powerful, has a long range, and is extremely reliable, adaptable to a variety of complex environments," Lei Tao said as he expertly disassembled and assembled the gun, demonstrating its construction and operation to the soldiers. "But to unleash its maximum power, we still need to conduct targeted training."

At this time, Lei Tao saw Zhou Weiguo and Xu Hu coming over, and Lei Tao said, "Weiguo, are you healed?"

Zhou Weiguo had his usual resolute look on his face. He strode forward, patted his shoulder, and smiled heartily: "Good morning! I heard that you brought back a batch of good stuff. I've been waiting for you." Xu Hu followed behind, also smiling and nodding, his eyes full of anticipation for the new weapons.

Lei Tao smiled and handed the AK47 to Zhou Weiguo. "Here, try this gun. Tell me what you think." Zhou Weiguo took the gun and expertly raised it, aiming. His eyes instantly sharpened. He weighed it a few times and pulled the bolt, all in one smooth motion. "Wow, this feels so much better than the guns we used before," Zhou Weiguo exclaimed.

Lei Tao continued, "This gun has more advantages than just that. It has a fast rate of fire and strong sustained firepower, making it extremely useful in both close and medium-range combat. But to use it well, you still have to work hard. For the next two weeks, we'll have to conduct intensive training on it."

Xu Hu couldn't help but ask, "Brother Lei, what are the specific arrangements for this training camp?"

Lei Tao looked serious and began to explain in detail: "First, we will use the first three days to familiarize everyone with the basic structure, performance and operating specifications of the gun. Everyone must be able to skillfully disassemble, assemble and maintain the gun. Then, the next five days will be spent on shooting training, from fixed targets to moving targets, from close range to long range, to gradually improve everyone's shooting accuracy. In the last seven days, we will simulate various actual combat scenarios, including mountain warfare, night battles, encounters, etc., so that everyone can learn to use this gun flexibly in different environments and cooperate with their comrades tacitly."

After hearing this, Zhou Weiguo nodded with a firm look in his eyes: "No problem, Brother Lei, I promise to train well with my brothers and master this new weapon as soon as possible."

At this moment, Captain Xu came over with a look of worry on his face: "Lei Tao, although this gun is a good thing, none of our soldiers have ever touched it before, and time is so tight. Can it work?"

Lei Tao smiled confidently: "Captain Xu, I believe in everyone's abilities. Our soldiers are all good. As long as they study hard and practice diligently, they will be able to master the skills of using this gun in a short time. Moreover, during the training, I will keep an eye on everyone's training progress and adjust the training plan according to the actual situation."

Captain Xu's worries eased slightly after hearing this. "Okay, then we'll do as you say. However, we need to tighten security in the secret camp during this period, as we're afraid the Japanese will launch a surprise attack while we're training."

Lei Tao nodded in agreement: "Captain Xu is right. We must arrange for special personnel to take turns on duty and keep a close eye on the movements of the Japanese army. Once any situation occurs, we can respond in time."

In the days that followed, the sound of gunfire continued in the secret camp. The soldiers trained day and night, their hands blistered and their shoulders bruised from rifle butts, but no one complained of fatigue. They also taught combat skills to progressive young students, who also gave lessons to the soldiers.

At the same time, Lei Tao did not forget to strengthen the defense of the secret camp. He organized a group of soldiers and used the surrounding terrain to set up a large number of traps and obstacles, such as tripwires and bamboo stick arrays. He also built watchtowers on the commanding heights around the secret camp and arranged special personnel to be on duty day and night to closely monitor the movements of the Japanese army.

After everything was back on track, Lei Tao found Xu Guangrong and said, "Captain Xu, you and Zhou Weiguo should oversee the team members' training. There's still some final payment to be made to the sellers for the equipment and supplies, and I have to go take care of it."

After hearing this, Xu Guangrong said with concern, "Lei Tao, you must be very careful on this trip. We don't know what that mysterious buyer is up to, and I'm really worried about you going out alone. How about I send a few brothers with good skills to go with you?"

Lei Tao waved his hand and said firmly: "Captain Xu, I understand your concerns, but too many people will make the target too big, which will make it easier for problems to occur. I know my limits and will act carefully. Besides, my reputation as the 'Ghost Assassin' is not something I made up. I have been struggling in this complex and dangerous situation for so many years, and I have seen all kinds of scenes. Those villains may not be able to do anything to me." He raised his chin slightly, his eyes showing confidence and determination, and a faint arc at the corner of his mouth, as if declaring his fearlessness to unknown dangers.

Xu Guangrong looked at Lei Tao's resolute expression. Although he was filled with worry, he also knew that his mind was set and difficult to change. He sighed helplessly and patted Lei Tao's shoulder firmly. "Okay, I trust you. But you must remember that safety comes first. If you encounter trouble that you can't solve, don't force yourself to get out of it. Find a way to get out quickly. We'll be waiting for your signal at any time."

Lei Tao nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, Captain Xu. I will be back as soon as I finish dealing with it. You will have to take care of the training and defense of the secret camp." After that, he turned around and strode out of the camp.